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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,725.80, 206,588.70 and 115,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,725.80, 206,588.70 and 115,418.40 is: 173,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,725.80 : 206,588.70 = 115,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,725.80/206,588.70 = 115,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,725.80x = 206,588.70 × 115,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,725.80x = 23,844,137,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844,137,212.08/137,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,127.60

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